About this practice

St Leonards Practice is an NHS GP surgery located at Athelstan Road, Exeter, Devon, EX1 1SB. The practice serves 9,894 registered patients.

The practice holds an Outstanding rating — the highest possible — from the Care Quality Commission (CQC), based on its most recent inspection on 10 August 2018. CQC rated the practice as: Safe (Good), Effective (Good), Caring (Good), Responsive (Outstanding), Well-led (Outstanding). In the 2025 GP Patient Survey, 72% of respondents described their overall experience as good — 3 percentage points below the national average, which is broadly in line with the national average.

In December 2025, the practice delivered 7,016 appointments. 33% were face-to-face consultations, with 59% by telephone.

In terms of clinical outcomes, the practice has mixed results across key Quality and Outcomes Framework (QOF) indicators. Notable results include: Asthma: review in the preceding 12 months (92%), COPD: review in the preceding 12 months (96%), Mental health: comprehensive care plan in place (98%). Areas for monitoring include Cervical screening: women aged 25–49 screened at 65% and Hypertension: blood pressure ≤ 140/90 (under 80) at 67%.

Other GP practices nearby include Exeter City Pcn Hub (0 miles), Southernhay House Surgery (0.1 miles, CQC: Good), and Barnfield Hill Surgery (0.1 miles, CQC: Good). Compare these practices side by side →